Judge sets hearing in motion to dismiss case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
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Judge sets hearing in motion to dismiss case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face the federal judge on Wednesday who will decide whether to grant the Justice Department’s request to dismiss corruption charges against him after lawyers explain the abrupt change in position just weeks before an April trial. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan that said Rule 48 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, which governs the government’s request, was not created to shift absolute power from the Executive to the Judicial Branch but was intended “as a power to check power.” AP AUDIO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams will face judge who will decide whether to dismiss his criminal case AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the case against New York City’s Mayor is in the hands of a judge. You have responded to ethical challenges of a type no public servant should ever be forced to confront with principle and conviction, in the finest traditions of the Department of Justice.” The letter was released after three former U.S. attorneys from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut submitted papers to Ho suggesting that he appoint a special prosecutor if he finds the Justice Department acted improperly or that he order that all evidence be made available to state and local prosecutors. Bove wrote that the case had “unduly restricted Mayor Adams’ ability to devote full attention and resources to the illegal immigration and violent crime.” On Thursday, Sassoon resigned, along with five high-ranking Justice Department officials.

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Justice Department is expected to slash public corruption unit, AP sources say
1 week, 1 day ago

Justice Department is expected to slash public corruption unit, AP sources say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Prosecutors in the Justice Department section that handles public corruption cases have been told the unit will be significantly reduced in size, and its cases will be transferred to U.S. attorney’s offices around the country, two people familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The discussions about shrinking the public integrity section come weeks after the unit’s leadership resigned …

Judge weighing dismissal of NYC mayor’s case cancels hearing, suggesting a ruling could be near
1 week, 2 days ago

Judge weighing dismissal of NYC mayor’s case cancels hearing, suggesting a ruling could be near

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The judge weighing the Justice Department’s request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has canceled a hearing scheduled for Friday, indicating a ruling could be imminent. In a written order Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Dale E. Ho said he has reviewed filings from the parties and a court-appointed legal expert, all of …

A Conservative Lawyer Was Asked to Fix the Eric Adams Mess. Instead, He Made It Worse.
55 years, 2 months ago

A Conservative Lawyer Was Asked to Fix the Eric Adams Mess. Instead, He Made It Worse.

Slate  

Slate is offering six months of Slate Plus to current and recently laid-off federal government employees. On Friday, Paul Clement, the lawyer Judge Dale Ho appointed to offer arguments against the Trump administration’s motion to dismiss charges against Adams without prejudice, made his recommendation: dismissal, but with prejudice. Ho appointed Clement, the conservative former U.S. solicitor general under President George …

Expert recommends dismissal of charges against NYC Mayor Adams, with no option to refile
1 week, 5 days ago

Expert recommends dismissal of charges against NYC Mayor Adams, with no option to refile

Firstpost  

Paul Clement, who represented the federal government before the Supreme Court as President George W. Bush’s solicitor general, delivered the recommendation to Manhattan federal Judge Dale E. Ho in papers filed two weeks after Ho appointed him to provide neutral advice on the case A judge has no choice but to grant the Justice Department’s unusual and divisive request to …

Expert Tells Judge To Drop Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Without Letting Them Be Refiled
1 week, 6 days ago

Expert Tells Judge To Drop Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Without Letting Them Be Refiled

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — A judge has no choice but to grant the Justice Department’s unusual and divisive request to dismiss New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case, a court-appointed lawyer said Friday. But he recommended that prosecutors be barred from ever reviving the charges so they don’t hang over Adams “like the proverbial Sword of Damocles.” …

Expert tells judge to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams without letting them be refiled
1 week, 6 days ago

Expert tells judge to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams without letting them be refiled

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A judge has no choice but to grant the Justice Department’s unusual and divisive request to dismiss New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case, a court-appointed lawyer said Friday. But he recommended that prosecutors be barred from ever reviving the charges so they don’t hang over Adams “like the proverbial Sword of Damocles.” Paul Clement, who …

AOC grills Eric Adams for ducking questions: 'Believe you will incriminate yourself?'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

AOC grills Eric Adams for ducking questions: 'Believe you will incriminate yourself?'

Raw Story  

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Wednesday, where he refused to answer questions by committee members. At issue was a question she asked regarding whether he knew "former acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon was present during a Jan. 31st meeting between Adams' lawyers and federal prosecutors" Adams was indicted for bribery, …

Eric Adams throws out new Hail Mary claim to get corruption charges totally tossed
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Eric Adams throws out new Hail Mary claim to get corruption charges totally tossed

Raw Story  

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is making a new argument in his bid to get the federal corruption charges against him dismissed, reported CBS News on Wednesday. Specifically, Adams alleges that the leaked resignation letter of Danielle Sassoon from the U.S. attorney's office from the Southern District of New York, which alleged a quid pro quo deal between the …

NYC Mayor Eric Adams claims prosecutorial misconduct, asking judge to dismiss criminal case
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams claims prosecutorial misconduct, asking judge to dismiss criminal case

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams asked a federal judge to toss out the corruption case against him Wednesday, alleging prosecutorial misconduct, even as the Justice Department seeks dismissal of the charges on the Democrat’s behalf. She wrote the letter, offering to resign as she refused to follow acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove’s directive to drop …

Trump’s Justice Department enforcer is no stranger to complaints about his conduct
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump’s Justice Department enforcer is no stranger to complaints about his conduct

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A group of Manhattan criminal defense attorneys was so concerned about prosecutor Emil Bove’s professionalism that they banded together to send an email to his bosses. Another, upset about Bove’s rudeness and power plays, said he needed “adult supervision.” A third, a top federal public defender in the city, said “he cannot be bothered to treat lesser mortals …

'Savvy move': Judge overseeing Eric Adams case cheered for latest move
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Savvy move': Judge overseeing Eric Adams case cheered for latest move

Raw Story  

Judge Dale Ho ruled Friday that Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial was delayed indefinitely — but that doesn't mean it's over. Several of those prosecutors then released public statements attacking acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, alleging that the charges were being dropped as part of a quid pro quo, with Adams agreeing to cooperate in Trump's mass immigrant deportation …

Judge cancels NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ trial and leaves corruption charges intact until mid-March
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Judge cancels NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ trial and leaves corruption charges intact until mid-March

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A federal judge on Friday canceled the corruption trial for New York City Mayor Eric Adams and appointed counsel to advise the court about the Justice Department’s controversial request to drop charges against the Democrat. At the hearing, Acting Deputy U.S. Attorney General Emil Bove defended his request to drop charges, saying they came too close to …

Judge adjourns trial for New York City Mayor Eric Adams but appoints counsel to advise on next steps
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Judge adjourns trial for New York City Mayor Eric Adams but appoints counsel to advise on next steps

LA Times  

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Adams was indicted in September and accused of accepting more than $100,000 in illegal campaign contributions and travel perks from a Turkish official and business leaders seeking to buy influence while he was Brooklyn borough president. A federal judge on Friday adjourned the corruption trial for New York City Mayor Eric Adams and appointed …

Washington Post columnist Jason Willick discusses the latest facing NYC Mayor Adams
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Washington Post columnist Jason Willick discusses the latest facing NYC Mayor Adams

NPR  

Washington Post columnist Jason Willick discusses the latest facing NYC Mayor Adams STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Any time now, a judge decides whether to let the Justice Department drop a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered prosecutors to drop the case in part so the administration could use Adams for immigration …

Federal judge wants 'adversarial' review of NYC Mayor Eric Adams-DOJ deal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Federal judge wants 'adversarial' review of NYC Mayor Eric Adams-DOJ deal

NPR  

Federal judge wants 'adversarial' review of NYC Mayor Eric Adams-DOJ deal toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP A federal judge in Manhattan reviewing the Justice Department's controversial handling of corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams says he needs more time and more legal input before ruling on the DOJ's request the criminal case be dismissed. During a hearing in Ho's court …

Judge vacates Eric Adams corruption trial but doesn’t immediately dismiss charges
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Judge vacates Eric Adams corruption trial but doesn’t immediately dismiss charges

CNN  

CNN — A federal judge has vacated the upcoming trial date for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, but declined to immediately dismiss the charges all together in a case that has roiled the Justice Department. Judge Dale Ho, instead, is appointing conservative attorney Paul Clement to present arguments challenging the Justice Department’s decision to drop charges against Adams and …

"Not going to shoot from the hip": Federal judge refuses to drop NYC Mayor Adams' corruption case
3 weeks, 6 days ago

"Not going to shoot from the hip": Federal judge refuses to drop NYC Mayor Adams' corruption case

Salon  

A federal judge declined the Department of Justice's request to toss out a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. U.S. District Court Judge Dale Ho was in no rush to dismiss the charges, pushing back against Trump administration officials who argued that Adams needed to be freed from the burden of the case to better assist them …

New York governor announces new oversight on Eric Adams administration - but will not remove him from office
1 month ago

New York governor announces new oversight on Eric Adams administration - but will not remove him from office

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced she will not remove …

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Won't Remove Mayor Eric Adams
1 month ago

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Won't Remove Mayor Eric Adams

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday she won’t remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office following allegations that the mayor’s legal team sought to help President Donald Trump’s administration implement its immigration policies in exchange for having his federal corruption charges dropped. Hochul’s decision comes after she revealed earlier this week that she was …

What’s next for NYC Mayor Eric Adams as a judge weighs dismissing his corruption case?
1 month ago

What’s next for NYC Mayor Eric Adams as a judge weighs dismissing his corruption case?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in a state of legal and political purgatory. Acting Deputy U.S. Attorney General Emil Bove argued that the Justice Department is simply exercising “prosecutorial discretion” based on a Trump executive order that aims to end the “weaponization of prosecutorial power.” Bove, the department’s second-in-command, said the charges are impeding Adams’ …

Will Kathy Hochul remove Mayor Eric Adams for his Trump corruption scandal? Well, let’s examine this mess.
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55 years, 2 months ago

Will Kathy Hochul remove Mayor Eric Adams for his Trump corruption scandal? Well, let’s examine this mess.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Wednesday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Dale Ho called upon the Trump Justice Department to defend its decision to dismiss corruption charges brought against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Behind Door 2: New York City’s charter has provisions …

DOJ official defends alleged quid pro quo with NYC mayor Eric Adams as judge hauls prosecutors to court to discuss case
1 month ago

DOJ official defends alleged quid pro quo with NYC mayor Eric Adams as judge hauls prosecutors to court to discuss case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A top Department of Justice official denied engaging with an …

Meet Dale E. Ho, the second-year judge weighing the future of NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case
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1 month ago

Meet Dale E. Ho, the second-year judge weighing the future of NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New York Mayor Eric Adams’ lawyer asked, top officials in President Donald Trump’s Justice Department agreed, and seven prosecutors resigned in protest. Now, it’s up to Dale E. Ho, a second-year federal judge in Manhattan, to decide if Adams’ corruption case goes away. Ho, an Ivy League-educated former civil rights lawyer and law professor, has shown no …

Justice Department and New York City mayor face judge’s scrutiny in bid to dismiss criminal charges
1 month ago

Justice Department and New York City mayor face judge’s scrutiny in bid to dismiss criminal charges

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Justice Department lawyers and New York City Mayor Eric Adams are set to face a federal judge who is signaling that he’s unlikely to rubber stamp their request to drop the mayor’s corruption charges weeks before an April trial. Early last week, Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove told prosecutors in New York in a memo to drop …

Justice Department and New York City mayor face judge's scrutiny in bid to dismiss criminal charges
1 month ago

Justice Department and New York City mayor face judge's scrutiny in bid to dismiss criminal charges

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Justice Department lawyers and New …

Supervisor in DC federal prosecutors’ office told to resign after dispute over investigation
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1 month ago

Supervisor in DC federal prosecutors’ office told to resign after dispute over investigation

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A top supervisor in the federal prosecutors’ office in Washington said she was forced to resign following a dispute with her boss over a directive that she scrutinize the awarding of a government contract during the Biden administration, according to a letter reviewed by The Associated Press. Denise Cheung, a longtime Justice Department official who led the office’s …

'New and very dangerous': Legal expert flags red line crossed in Eric Adams case
1 month ago

'New and very dangerous': Legal expert flags red line crossed in Eric Adams case

Raw Story  

Legal experts who have spoken with Vanity Fair have expressed grave concern about the legal maneuverings currently being conducted in the criminal case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. In particular, the experts expressed concern that a prosecutor as renowned as former United States Attorney Hagan Scotten would depart from prosecuting the Adams case by leaving a scathing resignation letter …

Judge sets Wednesday hearing in motion to dismiss case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
1 month ago

Judge sets Wednesday hearing in motion to dismiss case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A federal judge scheduled a …

Ex-Watergate Prosecutor Urges Judge To Reject Request To Drop Eric Adams Charges
1 month ago

Ex-Watergate Prosecutor Urges Judge To Reject Request To Drop Eric Adams Charges

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — A former Watergate prosecutor on Monday urged a federal judge presiding over the prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to assign a special counsel to help decide how to handle the Justice Department’s request to drop charges while three ex-U.S. attorneys urged a “searching factual inquiry.” Attorney Nathaniel Akerman told Judge Dale …

Four top officials in Mayor Eric Adams’ office resigning after Trump administration drops criminal charges against him
1 month ago

Four top officials in Mayor Eric Adams’ office resigning after Trump administration drops criminal charges against him

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four top New York City officials are resigning from Mayor …

Ex-Watergate prosecutor urges judge to reject request to drop charges against NYC mayor
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1 month ago

Ex-Watergate prosecutor urges judge to reject request to drop charges against NYC mayor

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A former Watergate prosecutor on Monday urged a federal judge presiding over the prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to assign a special counsel to help decide how to handle the Justice Department’s request to drop charges while three ex-U.S. attorneys urged a “searching factual inquiry.” Attorney Nathaniel Akerman told Judge Dale E. Ho in …

Federal prosecutor blames Trump administration pressure for resignation
1 month ago

Federal prosecutor blames Trump administration pressure for resignation

Al Jazeera  

In announcing her resignation, Denise Cheung said a Trump appointee pushed her to launch a criminal probe without cause. Another top federal prosecutor has resigned from the United States Department of Justice amid pressure from the administration of President Donald Trump. “Based upon the evidence I have reviewed, I still do not believe there is sufficient evidence to issue the …

Is the Justice Department cutting breaks to people who seem loyal to Trump?
1 month ago

Is the Justice Department cutting breaks to people who seem loyal to Trump?

NPR  

Is the Justice Department cutting breaks to people who seem loyal to Trump? toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Justice Department veterans are noticing a pattern a month after President Trump took office: They say the department seems to be cutting breaks to people who seem loyal to the president. Sponsor Message Stephen Saltzburg, a Justice Department veteran from the Reagan …

Will New York's mayor survive widening scandal? : Consider This from NPR
1 month ago

Will New York's mayor survive widening scandal? : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

Will New York's mayor survive widening scandal? Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images New York Governor Kathy Hochul, along with other top officials, spent much of Tuesday weighing whether to use her power to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. It's a power that no New York Governor has ever …

Judge sets Wednesday hearing in motion to dismiss case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
1 month ago

Judge sets Wednesday hearing in motion to dismiss case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

LA Times  

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, shown leaving an event last month, has pleaded not guilty to accepting illegal campaign contributions. A federal judge scheduled a Wednesday hearing in the prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, ordering lawyers to address the reasons why the Justice Department asked to dismiss corruption charges and the “scope and effect” of the …

Governor Weighs Removing NYC Mayor Adams After His Top Deputies Quit Amid Criminal Case Turmoil
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1 month ago

Governor Weighs Removing NYC Mayor Adams After His Top Deputies Quit Amid Criminal Case Turmoil

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday she is weighing removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office after four of his top deputies announced their resignations in the latest fallout from the Justice Department’s push to end his corruption case. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove wrote that the case had “unduly …

Multiple top NYC officials set to quit over Eric Adams scandal: report
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1 month ago

Multiple top NYC officials set to quit over Eric Adams scandal: report

Raw Story  

At least four deputy mayors to Eric Adams are expected to resign amid fury over the Donald Trump administration's order to dismiss charges against the New York City leader, according to a new report. The resignations would be the latest fallout following accusations that Adams was involved in a "quid pro quo" agreement with Trump to get rid of corruption …

Analysis: Trump vowed to take politics out of prosecutions. The Eric Adams case tells a different story
1 month ago

Analysis: Trump vowed to take politics out of prosecutions. The Eric Adams case tells a different story

LA Times  

Gen. Pam Bondi speaks after being sworn in in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 5 in Washington as President Trump looks on. On her first day as President Trump’s attorney general, Pam Bondi promised to remove politics from criminal prosecutions and to restore the “integrity and credibility” of the Justice Department. She established a “weaponization working …

Justice Department’s independence is threatened as Trump’s team asserts power over cases and staff
1 month ago

Justice Department’s independence is threatened as Trump’s team asserts power over cases and staff

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pam Bondi had insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing that as attorney general, her Justice Department would not “play politics.” Yet in the month since the Trump administration took over the building, a succession of actions has raised concerns the department is doing exactly that. Top officials have demanded the names of thousands of FBI agents who investigated …

New York governor under pressure to fire Eric Adams after ‘quid pro quo’ with Trump over criminal charges
1 month ago

New York governor under pressure to fire Eric Adams after ‘quid pro quo’ with Trump over criminal charges

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pressure is growing on New York’s Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul …

Justice department faces political turmoil as Donald Trump's allies assert control
1 month ago

Justice department faces political turmoil as Donald Trump's allies assert control

India Today  

WASHINGTON: Attorney general Pam Bondi had insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing that as attorney general, her Justice Department would not “play politics.” Yet in the month since the Trump administration took over the building, a succession of actions has raised concerns the department is doing exactly that. Top officials have demanded the names of thousands of FBI agents who …

The Eric Adams, Donald Trump quid pro quo case is nuts.
1 month ago

The Eric Adams, Donald Trump quid pro quo case is nuts.

Slate  

If you thought the corruption charges against the New York City mayor were bad, consider the corruption surrounding the case’s dismissal. Adams argued he was being persecuted by the Biden administration after criticizing its immigration policies, marking the beginning of a lengthy suck-up effort to Donald Trump that recently included a visit to Mar-a-Lago. He concedes that DOJ “reached this …

Amid internal revolt, US justice department moves to drop graft case against NYC mayor
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1 month ago

Amid internal revolt, US justice department moves to drop graft case against NYC mayor

Firstpost  

At least seven prosecutors in New York and Washington resigned rather than follow Bove’s order to suspend the case, including the temporary US attorney in Manhattan and the acting chief of the public integrity department The Justice Department formally requested a court on Friday to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, an expected move that was …

Justice Department asks court to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
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1 month ago

Justice Department asks court to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Justice Department formally asked a court Friday to dismiss …

DOJ leader Emil Bove pushed other lawyers to drop Eric Adams case. Why didn’t he just do it himself?
1 month ago

DOJ leader Emil Bove pushed other lawyers to drop Eric Adams case. Why didn’t he just do it himself?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Federal prosecutors faced an ultimatum on Friday, agree to dismiss …

DOJ gives lawyers 'hour to decide’ who’ll dismiss charges against Eric Adams — or be fired
1 month ago

DOJ gives lawyers 'hour to decide’ who’ll dismiss charges against Eric Adams — or be fired

Raw Story  

Department of Justice leadership “has put all Public Integrity Section lawyers into a room with one hour to decide who will dismiss” the indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams “or else all will be fired,” NBC legal analyst Barb McQuade reported Friday. The move comes after Danielle Sassoon — who was named acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern …

Justice Department asks court to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
1 month ago

Justice Department asks court to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Justice Department asked a court Friday to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with a top official from Washington intervening after federal prosecutors in Manhattan rebuffed his demands to drop the case and some quit in protest. Bove concluded that continuing the prosecution would interfere with Adams’ ability to govern, posing “unacceptable …

Democratic lawmaker: Prosecutors are 'refusing to do a drug deal for Donald Trump'
1 month ago

Democratic lawmaker: Prosecutors are 'refusing to do a drug deal for Donald Trump'

Raw Story  

Rep. Eric Swalwell characterized the Justice Department scandal over the prosecutor of New York City Mayor Eric Adams as nothing more than a "drug deal" and championed conservative prosecutors unwilling to take part in it. A former assistant U.S. attorney from the Southern District of New York publicly resigned on Thursday, calling the Department of Justice's primary justification for dismissing …

Trump official harangued DOJ's 'entire public integrity section' to back new scheme: NYT
1 month ago

Trump official harangued DOJ's 'entire public integrity section' to back new scheme: NYT

Raw Story  

The New York Times is reporting that Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove on Friday ramped up a pressure campaign on career Department of Justice officials in his attempts to get them to go along with dismissing charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. According to the Times' sources, Bove "held a group discussion with the entire public integrity section, …

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